How do I downgrade High Sierra 10.13.6 to High Sierra 10.13.2?

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How do I downgrade High Sierra 10.13.6 to High Sierra 10.13.2?

Hi there,

I've recently been experiencing kernel panics ever since updating my Mac OS to 10.13.6 (the last available upgrade to my MacBook Pro Mid 2010).

The kernel panics relate to GPU error which seems to be the same issue I had back in 2014 which resulted in me having to have my logic board replaced. I know this MacBook is getting on a bit now and if it means I have to purchase a new logic board, I think I will probably just throw this in the bin and be done with Mac's!

My question is, since finally going through with the upgrade to 10.13.6 - thats when I started experiencing these problems and I had absolutely no issue with 10.13.2 (only reason I didn't upgrade straight away is because my m audio fast track pro was not supported with 10.13.3 so I stuck with .2)

After realising it was supported with the later versions of High Sierra, I finally decided to upgrade a couple weeks back and since then my time machine backups have overwritten original 10.13.2 backups so I don't have the option of simply restoring!

Is there a way I can download 10.13.2 and install a fresh version or even roll back to that version without a time machine backup?

thank you all very much!

MacBook Pro

Posted on Aug 15, 2019 2:34 PM

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Answer 1

phrak Author

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Aug 16, 2019 8:12 AM in response to dialabrain

https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1946?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

Could I not download this?

Im assuming if I were to wipe my hard drive completely, take it back to the factory OS it came with and then tried to run the above file it would install high Sierra 10.13.2?

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BDAqua

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Aug 16, 2019 8:46 AM in response to phrak

Do you have a Time Machine backup that goes back that far?

Or...

MBP 2010, Common GPU problem...

https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/86886/Logic+Board+Failure+due+to+Nvidia+Graphics+processor+GT330M

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7670154

https://github.com/julian-poidevin/MBPMid2010_GPUFix

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BDAqua

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Aug 15, 2019 3:44 PM in response to phrak

You'd have to erase your Disk...

Start up from macOS Recovery

To start up from macOS Recovery, turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold one of the following combinations on your keyboard. Command-R is generally recommended, especially if you never installed macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later.

Command (⌘)-R Install the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac.

Option-⌘-R Upgrade to the latest macOS compatible with your Mac.

Shift-Option-⌘-R Install the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.

Release the keys when you see the Apple logo, a spinning globe, or a prompt for a firmware password. When you see the Utilities window, you've started up from macOS Recovery.

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phrak Author

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Aug 16, 2019 8:31 AM in response to dialabrain

Ah, and I am assuming there is no way whatsoever I can get ahold of a full version of High Sierra? thats a shame!

I ran the Apple Hardware Test which came back giving me the all clear and have tested my GPU using Cinebench and that also passed (slowly, but it passed) so now I am guessing/hoping that my issue is simply software related!

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phrak Author

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Aug 16, 2019 8:37 AM in response to dialabrain

Yeah, I'm currently running 10.13.6 but like I said thats when I ran into the issues! I even tried a clean wipe of the drive and freshly installed 10.13.6 as thats what is now on my recovery and then installing my software once again, but was thinking that my last line of testing was to roll it back to 10.13.2 as I know that was definitely working!

Nevermind I guess! thank you guys for all of your help, its really appreciated

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